The peace accord was signed on Monday in Lokoja, the state capital.
The 18 political parties participating in Saturday's governorship election in Kogi State have signed a peace accord.
The peace accord was signed on Monday in Lokoja, the state capital.
The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Hassan Kukah initiated the move and it was chaired by a former head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.).
Kogi State Governor Yayaha Bello, vowed that his party – the All Progressives Congress (APC) would be committed to peace during the poll.
He said, "I stand before to today to emphasize the commitment of our party to peace before during and after the election. I also want to assure you that we in APC are going to abide by this and none of our members will be found wanting before, during and after the election.”
The Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, at the event called on the political parties to be committed towards having a peaceful election on November 11.
"The exercise should be an honest and serious commitment by all candidates to ensure a peaceful election and peaceful coexistence even after the election might have been concluded," he said.